Substrand: "2.3 Materials and Uses" (24 periods)

Different properties of materials often determine their uses. Some properties of common materials and objects we use include; hardness, strength, weight, resistance to fire or water. The use of different materials for different purposes depends on these special properties. For example, iron is used to make bush knives because it is strong and hard and we can make it sharp.

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

Learner's should:

2.3.1 list examples of materials used for different purposes (k)

2.3.1.1 identify the materials used to make three different objects

2.3.2 recognize that different objects are made from different materials (k)

2.3.2.1 give reasons why different materials are used for different purposes

2.3.3 appreciate that different materials are used for different purposes (v)

2.3.3.1 carry out an investigation the properties of some materials, example strength, weight, and waterproof and relate the properties to their uses